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Herrington Carmichael
Biodiversity net gain is a government strategy to ensure that habitat for wildlife is in a better state than it was before development. The habitat is in effect used as a proxy for calculating biodiversity.
Travers Smith LLP
Our second episode of Sustainability Insights … in conversation charts Kristen Weldon's journey to natural capital in private markets. Simon Witney and John Buttanshaw from Travers Smith's ESG team talk to Kristen about the importance of nature and
Marks & Clerk
Whilst I am a meat eater, I certainly recognise the environmental and animal welfare concerns associated with intensive animal farming and welcome methods of producing animal protein in a more socially responsible manner.
J A Kemp LLP
The Ocean was a key topic at COP28, with sustainable fisheries and innovative solutions to reduce the impact of our fishing industry on the environment being of particular interest.
Bates Wells
"Climate change" and "climate crisis" have become synonymous with young people and their futures. But climate change is happening right now. A problem with talking about climate change in terms...
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
On 19 May 2023 sitting in the Technology and Construction Court, within the High Court of England and Wales, J Waksman handed down his judgement in James Waste Management LLP v Essex County Council.
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
The headline on 19 March 2024 on BBC News confirmed what was feared: "Scotland's climate target unreachable says watchdog".
Marks & Clerk
Every so often I hear an interesting news story about a clued-up beach goer discovering thousands of pounds worth of ambergris washed up on the beach.
Herbert Smith Freehills
The High Court has determined questions of case management and disclosure following on from its previous ruling (considered here) that group claims against Shell Plc and its Nigerian subsidiary...
Travers Smith LLP
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend for claims to be brought in the English Courts on behalf of large groups of claimants seeking redress for environmental damage suffered in overseas jurisdictions.
HGF Ltd
SeaGrown is a pioneering offshore kelp farming company based in Scarborough, and England's first large-scale commercial seaweed farm. A 2024 Earthshot Prize nominee...
Mayer Brown
In this MB Microtalk video, Mayer Brown's James Taylor discusses "Greenwashing," or essentially portraying a company's products, activities or policies as having positive environmental outcomes when...
WTW
Fires can expose airport operators to environmental clean-up costs not covered by general insurance that can run into millions, as highlighted by a recent car park fire at a UK airport.
WTW
As insurance coverages and perils become more interconnected, forward-looking climate models will be critical to provide a more accurate view of the extent to which climate...
Herbert Smith Freehills
On 19 March 2024 the CMA published informal guidance under its Green Agreements Guidance, following a request from WWF-UK (World Wildlife Fund UK)...
IR Global
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) factors profoundly shape corporate behaviour and investment decisions worldwide.
Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP
The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill passed Stage 3 on 21 March 2024 and will be enacted into law. How will the licensing schemes work in practice and what are some key things to consider?
European Union
Osborne Clarke
On 10 April, the European Parliament formally adopted its position on a regulation to introduce a voluntary certification framework for carbon removals...
Osborne Clarke
While some natural capital-related regulatory requirements may currently only be voluntary, or not yet catch financial institutions, there may be merit in complying early...
Norton Rose Fulbright
Aiming to ensure a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials for the EU, the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) has been formally adopted by the European Commission, as of 18 March 2024.
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